Sustainability Corps Member

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

23d•$15

About The Position

Join the UNM Sustainability Corps! Paid • 10 Hours/Week • Leadership • Real Sustainability Impact Are you passionate about sustainability at The University of New Mexico—but not sure how to turn that passion into real action? The UNM Sustainability Corps is your pathway to creating measurable changes on campus while building career-ready skills. This paid, year-long, 10-hour-per-week service learning program combines hands-on project work, leadership development, and applied sustainability training. Corps members work directly with the UNM Office of Sustainability and campus partners to advance UNM’s Sustainability Strategic Plan and build a more environmentally just, resilient campus community. Why Join the Sustainability Corps? As a Corps member, you’ll gain: -Leadership & professional development in sustainability, project development and implementation, behavior change, and communication. -Real-world project experience in waste reduction, food systems, energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental justice, and more. -A strong professional network including staff, faculty, operational units, and peers. -Opportunities to create visible, lasting impact across the UNM campus community. What You’ll Do Corps members will meaningfully contribute to UNM’s sustainability goals through a blend of training, collaboration, and hands-on work. Throughout the program, you will: Participate in Structured Training & Workshops -Build sustainability literacy and learn practical tools for project implementation, outreach, data tracking, and behavior change. -Attend regular professional development sessions designed to prepare you for careers in sustainability and public service. Design & Implement Sustainability Projects Lead or support initiatives related to: -Waste reduction & circularity -Sustainable food systems -Water conservation -Energy efficiency -Environmental justice Projects may involve research, event coordination, data analysis, program design, or policy and operational recommendations. Collaborate with Campus Partners -Work with students, faculty, staff, campus programs, and operational units. -Engage diverse departments and student organizations to broaden participation and drive progress in key sustainability areas. Support Campus-wide Outreach & Engagement Efforts -Create communications materials -Support tabling and volunteer recruitment -Coordinate and assist with campus sustainability events -Build awareness of campus sustainability initiatives and resources Track Impact & Evaluate Outcomes -Collect and analyze data to measure project results -Report progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Develop Leadership & Career-Ready Skills Strengthen skills in: -Teamwork -Public speaking -Strategic planning -Facilitation -Professional communication These competencies prepare you for careers in sustainability, environmental policy, facilities management, nonprofit leadership, or graduate study. Who Should Apply? We’re looking for students who are: -Passionate about sustainability and community engagement -Excited to take initiative and lead projects -Collaborative, creative problem-solvers -Ready to represent sustainability efforts across UNM Become a Sustainability Leader at UNM Help build a more sustainable future for the UNM community—while gaining the skills, experience, and confidence to launch your career.

Nice To Haves

Interest in sustainability, waste reduction, food systems
Communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to engage with peers and staff at events

Responsibilities

Participate in Structured Training & Workshops
Build sustainability literacy and learn practical tools for project implementation, outreach, data tracking, and behavior change.
Attend regular professional development sessions designed to prepare you for careers in sustainability and public service.
Design & Implement Sustainability Projects
Lead or support initiatives related to: Waste reduction & circularity, Sustainable food systems, Water conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental justice
Projects may involve research, event coordination, data analysis, program design, or policy and operational recommendations.
Collaborate with Campus Partners
Work with students, faculty, staff, campus programs, and operational units.
Engage diverse departments and student organizations to broaden participation and drive progress in key sustainability areas.
Support Campus-wide Outreach & Engagement Efforts
Create communications materials
Support tabling and volunteer recruitment
Coordinate and assist with campus sustainability events
Build awareness of campus sustainability initiatives and resources
Track Impact & Evaluate Outcomes
Collect and analyze data to measure project results
Report progress and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Develop Leadership & Career-Ready Skills
Strengthen skills in: Teamwork, Public speaking, Strategic planning, Facilitation, Professional communication